About Piedmont Local News

Local by design

Piedmont Local News is an independent local news publication focused on local government, schools and community life in Virginia’s Piedmont region. Our coverage area is Prince Edward County, Nottoway County and the City of Lynchburg. We publish local reporting, community features and updates that help readers stay informed.

Our purpose

We want to make public decisions easier to understand through original reporting, careful sourcing and useful context. Our coverage connects readers with the decisions, businesses, events and people shaping their communities.